Information security courses can help you learn risk assessment, network security protocols, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and compliance with security regulations. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, demonstrating how these tools are applied to protect data and maintain system integrity.

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Deployment, Managed Services, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Business Continuity, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Cloud Infrastructure, Automation, Data Storage Technologies, Configuration Management, Project Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Disaster Recovery, Leadership, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience, Change Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Emergency Response, Contingency Planning, Business Ethics, Communication, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Development
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Agentic Workflows, Serverless Computing, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Help Desk Support, Product Support, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Network Security, Security Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Key Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Information Architecture, Collaborative Software, Animations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Metadata Management, Data Dictionary, Data Mapping, Data Governance, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Network Security, Scripting, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Data Integrity, Case Studies, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Data Ethics, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Database Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Public Safety and National Security, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours